Southwestern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SWPONL) upcoming events

[SWPONL WEBINAR] Dan Weberg (Recording) (Friday, March 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

"Diving Deeper into Nursing Innovation Leadership"

Dan will build on his SWPONL 2025 conference presentations and dive deeper into the leadership theories, tactics, and trends that influence innovation in healthcare. From real-world examples and case studies to specific tools to address innovation gaps, this presentation will power nurse leaders to lead novel change.

This free webinar recording is available as an enduring activity through March 4, 2028. To earn 1.0 contact hour, registrants must:

1. Watch the full recording

2. Submit the reflection worksheet (Microsoft form)

3. Complete the evaluation.

The registration confirmation email will include the link to the video recording and the worksheet.

NCPD Contact Hours: 1.0
This Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity was approved by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SWPONL CONNECT Zoom Meeting (Monday, June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Join us on Monday, June 1, from 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm.

SWPONL CONNECT is an opportunity to:

hear regular updates about SWPONL operations
learn about the committee work happening
ask questions
enjoy time with your peers

[SWPONL WEBINAR] Immigration Enforcement Policies and ICE Raids: Key Guidance for Hospitals and Health Care Providers (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us on Wednesday, June 17,
from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
for this complimentary webinar!

"Immigration Enforcement Policies and ICE Raids:
Key Guidance for Hospitals and
Health Care Providers"

Epstein Becker Green attorneys Melissa Jampol, Arthur Fried, and Sharon Peters will provide critical insights into recent immigration enforcement changes impacting health care facilities. ICE agents may request information from providers about their patients, including protected health information, and may even seek to question or detain patients when they have been admitted to the hospital or come to a clinic to obtain treatment or ask about visitors to the health care facility.

The session covers best practices for:

preparing for onsite ICE enforcement;
updating policies on federal/local investigations and interactions with law enforcement;
designating key representatives;
training frontline staff;
ensuring Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance; and
safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors.

Gain actionable strategies to effectively manage the intersection of immigration enforcement and health care operations while maintaining compliance and ethical responsibility.

SWPONL Community Service with Global Links (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us at Global Links for an evening of volunteerism and socializing!

Wednesday, June 24
5 PM - 8 PM
Global Links Headquarters
700 Trumbull Drive 15205 (Green Tree)

Schedule:
5 - 6 PM: Snacks and socializing

6-8 PM: Tour Global Links and complete a volunteer project that involves sorting and packing medical surplus to improve health in communities with need.

Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get a bit dusty.

Have any mobility aids or medical supplies you no longer need? Bring them with you and Global Links will give them a new life with someone who needs them. Click here to see the list of accepted items.

Please contact Amy at office@swponl.org with any questions.

Sponsorship of the SWPONL 2026 Annual Conference (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SWPONL Conference Sponsorship

Join us at Oglebay Resort!

SWPONL conference sponsorship offers you the opportunity to showcase your company and to network with our dynamic organization of nurse leaders.

Take advantage of this unique position to feature your products or services with conference attendees and with the overall SWPONL community. This conference is expected to attract nurse leaders across multiple healthcare disciplines throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

To help reduce credit card transaction fees, we request that you please pay by check.

To pay by check: Please register and then click "invoice me" at the end of registration. Please contact office@swponl.org if you need assistance with this process.

Cancellations: All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to office@swponl.org. An administrative fee of $500 will be assessed for cancellations received by Friday, May 29, 2026. No refunds will be made for requests after May 29, 2026.

SWPONL 2026 Annual Conference (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us for the
SWPONL 2026 Annual Conference!

"Investing in Ourselves and the Future"

September 3-4, 2026

Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

The Conference Planning Committee is developing a dynamic program that will equip you with tangible tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful takeaways you can immediately apply to your role as a nurse leader.

Conference Registration Rates
Member: $385
Non-member: $480 (includes a one-year SWPONL membership)
Group 3+: Save $15 per attendee. Contact Amy at office@swponl.org for member/non-member group discount registrations.
Group 7+: Save $25 per attendee. Contact Amy at office@swponl.org for member/non-member group discount registrations.
Student/Retired: $250
Non-member Student/Retired: $300 (includes a one-year SWPONL membership)

NOTE: The non-member fee is extended to nurse leaders and aspiring nurse leaders employed in a healthcare discipline. Sponsors cannot attend as non-members; please contact the SWPONL office for more information about our Sponsorship Opportunities.

Registration Cancellations: If you are not able to attend SWPONL 2026, please send your written notification to office@swponl.org. An administrative fee of $150 will be assessed for cancellations received by Friday, July 31, 2026. No refunds will be made for requests after July 31, 2026.